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Home My WebLink About02-11-2020 Septic Compliance InspectionSP TESTING INC. Steven B. Schirmers —951 Katydid Lane NE—St. Michael, MN 55376 Cert. No 627 — State License #394 — Phone 763-497-3566 — Fax 763-497-5011 www.sptesting.wastewater@comcast.net— schirmerswastewater.com February 11, 2020 WD Larson 1205 French Creek Or. Orono, MN A Compliance inspection was completed for the existing on-site sewage treatment system located on this property for the sale of the home. The system consists of 2- 1500 gallon septic tanks, 1-1500 gallon pump tank from 1989 & a 25' x 46' pressurized seepage bed = 1250sq.ft. sized for a 6 bedroom home, built on 10-1-15. The existing trenches were removed & backfilled with washed sand, then placed the seepage bed. There are 2 soil verifications, 1 by SP Testing, Inc. on 7-23-15 finding mottled soil (redox features) at 72" & 1 by The City of Orono on 9-2-15 finding mottled soil at 74". The bottom f the rock was found at 2.5' leaving a 3.5' separation from the bottom of the system & redox features. This system meets the required 3' separation & is classified as in compliance with Minnesota Chapter 7080 rules. Soil probing into the system found the system to be dry, no sign of hydraulic overloading. The tanks were pumped by Kothrade Sewer, Water & Excavating, Inc. & were found to be compliant. Nothing other than gray water (laundry, showers etc.) human waste & toilet tissue should be disposed of into the septic tanks. Garbage disposals are not recommended due to adding more solids & fine solids passing through into the system. Iron filters are also not recommended & should be diverted out of the system. Excessive amounts of soaps, antibacterial soaps, cleaning agents, shower cleaners used every shower & chlorine agents may kill the bacteria you need living in the system. Additives are not recommended. Recommend to pump & clean you tanks through the manhole by a certified pumper every 2 years. Check with your pumper to set up a schedule. IRON FILTERS MUST NOT BE PUT INTO THE SYSTEM. This certificate of compliance is no guarantee that this system will continue to function indefinitely. Steven B. Schirmers S -P TESTING INC. Steven B. Schirmers • MPCA Cert.No. 627 951 Katydid Lane NE • St. Michael, MN 55376 • (763) 497-3566 FAX (763) 497-5011 State License #394 wwwsptesting.wastewater@comcast.net _ schirmerswastewater.com a o S ch1 c VIP, — - SO NV 6, mCONTROL AN CONTROL AGENCY POLLUTION Compliance inspection report form C 520 Lafayette Road North Existing Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Doc Type: Compliance and Enforcement Instructions: Inspection results based on Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements and attached supporting documentation — additional local requirements may also apply. Further information can be found here: htt s://www. ca.state.mn.us/sites/defaultlfiles/w-wwists4-31a. df. Inspector must submit completed form to Local Governmental Unit (LGU) and system owner within 15 days of final determination of compliance or noncompliance. Property information Local tracking number: Parcel ID# or Sec[Twp/Range: Local regulatory authority: 0 Property address: 1 as 5 o t- Owner/representative: Owner's phone: Brief system description: 'a -t �,qD _+ System status System status on date (mm/dd/yyyy): a —S. a 1 W Compliant — Certificate of compliance` (Valid fora years from report date unless evidence of an imminent threat to public health or safety requiring removal and abatement undersection 145A.04, subdivision 8 is discovered or a shorter time frame exists in Local Ordinance.) *Note: Compliance indicates conformance with Minn. R. 7080.1500 as of system status date above and does not guarantee future performance. ❑ Noncompliant— Notice of noncompliance An imminent threat to public health and safety (ITPHS) must be upgraded, replaced, or its use discontinued within ten months of receipt of this notice or within a shorter period if required by local ordinance or under section 145A. 04 subdivision 8. Systems failing to protect ground water must be upgraded, replaced, or use discontinued within the time required by local ordinance. Reason(s) for noncompliance (check all applicable) ❑ Impact on public health (Compliance component #1) — Imminent threat to public health and safety ❑ Tank integrity (Compliance component #2) — Failing to protect groundwater ❑ Other Compliance Conditions (Compliance component #3) — Imminent threat to public health and safety ❑ Other Compliance Conditions (Compliance component #3) — Failing to protect groundwater ❑ System not abandoned according to Minn. R. 70802500 (Compliance component #3) — Failing to protect groundwater ❑ Soil separation (Compliance component #5) — Failing to protect groundwater ❑ Operating permit/monitoring plan requirements (Compliance component #4) — Noncompliant - local ordinance applies Comments or recommendations Certification I hereby certify that all the necessary information has been gathered to determine the compliance status of this system. No determination of future system performance has been nor can be made due to unknown conditions during system construction, possible abuse of the system, inadequate maintenance, or future water usage. 8y typing my name below, I certify the above statements to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that this Information can be used for the purpose of processing this form. Business name: S-- �{iS�i'ti"\" I }. t✓ , Certification number: b010 Inspector signature: tZ:--Z c ...®_ y( t'3. Cwt, , License number: 3 -') (This document has been electronically signed) Phone: 7 !v -I! - L °f Necessary or locally required supporting documentation (must be attached) IN Soil observation logs ❑ Locally required forms ( Tank Integrity Assessment ❑ Operating Permit ® Other information (list): https:/Jwww.pca.state.mn,us 651-296-63Qo 800-657-3864 • Use your preferred relay service • Available in alternative formats wq wwists4-31b • 1111121 page 1 of 1 '�e 5 �c4� r -000y-- vv, 1. Impact on public health — Compliance component #1 of 5 Hance criteria: System discharges sewage to the ❑ Yes* p No ground surface System discharges sewage to drain ❑ Yes" iP No the or surface waters. System causes sewage backup into ❑ Yes' 90 No dwelling or establishment. Any "yes" answer above indicates the system is an imminent threat to public health and safe!y. Describe verification methods and results: Attached supporting documentation: A Other: j&0zz7,> 5qe-Ai�--m,7 ❑ Not applicable �i i a 2. Tank integrity — Compliance component #2 of 5 Compliance criteria: System consists of a seepage pit, ❑ Yes* ❑ No cesspool, drywell, leaching pit, or other it? Sewage tank(s) leak below their ❑ Yes* ❑ No designed operating depth? If which sewage tank(s) leaks: Any "yes" answer above indicates the system is failing to protect groundwater. Describe verification methods and results: Attached supporting documentation: ❑ Pumped at time of inspection Name of maintenance business: License number of maintenance business: Date of maintenance: ❑ Existing tank integrity assessment (Attach) Date of maintenance (mmlddlyyyy): (must be within three years) (See form instructions to ensure assessment complies with Minn. R. 7082.0700 subp, 4 8 (1)) ❑ Tank is Noncompiiant (pumping not necessary — explain below) ❑ Other: https://www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 Use your preferred relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwists4-31b • 1111121 Page 2 cf 4 1. Impact on public health — Compliance component #1 of 5 Compliance criteria: Attached supporting documentation: System discharges sewage to the ❑ Yes' ❑ No ❑ Other: ground surface ❑ Not applicable System discharges sewage to strain ❑ Yes' ❑ No tile or surface waters. System causes sewage backup into ❑ Yes' []No dwelling or establishment. Any "yes" answer above indicates the system is an imminent threat to public health and safety. Describe verification methods and results: 2. Tank integrity — Compliance component #2 of 5 lance criteria_ System consists of a seepage pit, ❑ Yes* DD. No cesspool, drywell, leaching pit, or other oit? Sewage tank(s) leak below their ❑ Yes'�if�l0 designed operating depth? /`� If yes, which sewage tank(s) leaks: j Any "yes" answer above indicates the system is failing to protect groundwater. Attached supporting documentation: 'i --pumped at time of inspection r•� _ Name of maintenance business:��L �n'C License number of maintenance business: t 19? Date of maintenance: ❑ Existing tank integrity assessment (Attach) Hate of maintenance`" (mmiddlyyyy): (must be within three years) (See form instructions to ensure assessment complies with Minn. R, 7082.0700 subp. 4 B (1)) ❑ Tank is Noncompliant (pumping not necessary --explain below) ❑ Other: Describe verification methods and results: { ? , —7, ; https://www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 Use your preferred relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwists4-31b • 1/11/21 Page 2 of 4 I Other compliance conditions — Compliance component #3 of 5 3a. Maintenance hole covers appear to be structurally unsound (damaged, cracked, etc.), or unsecured? ❑ Yes* RR'No ❑ Unknown 3b. Other issues (electrical hazards, etc.) to immediately and adversely impact public health or safety? ❑ Yes* ® No ❑ Unknown *Yes to 3a or 3b - System is an imminent threat to public health and safety. 3c. System is non -protective of ground water for other conditions as determined by inspector? 3d. System not abandoned in accordance with Minn. R. 7080.2500? `Yes to 3c or 3d - System is failing( to protect groundwater. Describe verification methods and results: Attached supporting documentation: ❑ Not applicable ❑ ❑ Yes* No ❑ Yes* ® No 4. Operating permit and nitrogen BMP* — Compliance component #4 of 5 a Not applicable Is the system operated under an Operating Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "yes", A below is required Is the system required to employ a Nitrogen BMP specified in the system design? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "yes", S below is required BMP = Best Management Practice(s) specified in the system design If the answer to both questions is "no", this section does not need to be completed. Compliance criteria: a. Have the operating permit requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No b. Is the required nitrogen BMP in place and properly functioning? ❑ Yes ❑ No Any "no" answer indicates noncompliance. Describe verification methods and results: Attached supporting documentation: ❑ operating permit (Attach) ❑ https://www.pca.state.mn.us 651-246-6300 800-657-3864 Use your preferred relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwists4-31 b • 1111121 Page 3 of 4 5. Soil separation — Compliance component #5 of 5 Date of installation io_� - t 5 ❑ Unknown (mmlddlyyyy) Shoreland/WelIhead protection/Food beverage lodging? Compliance criteria 5a. For systems built prior to April 1, 1996, and not located in Shoreland or Wellhead Protection Area or not serving a food, beverage or lodging establishment: Drainfield has at least a two -foot vertical separation distance from periodically saturated soil or bedrock. 5b.Non-performance systems built April 1, 1996, or later or for non-performance systems located in Shoreland or Wellhead Protection Areas or serving a food, beverage, or lodging establishment: Drainfield has a three-foot vertical separation distance from periodically saturated soil or bedrock.* 5c. "Experimental', 'Other', or Performance" systems built under pre -2008 Rules,- Type ules;Type IV or V system built under 2008 Rules 7080. 2350 or 7080.2400 (Advanced Inspector license required) Drainfield meets the designed vertical separation distance from periodically saturated soil or bedrock. V Yes ❑ No Attached supporting documentation: ❑ Soil observation logs completed for the report (Attach) ® Two previous verifications of required vertical El Yes F1 No* separation (Attach) ❑ Not applicable (No soil treatment area) X Yes ❑ No" indicate depths or elevations A. Bottom of distribution media a S B. Periodically saturated soil/bedrock b 1 C. System separation S D. Required compliance separation* 3'0 *May be reduced up to 15 percent if allowed by Local Ordinance. ❑ Yes ❑ No* *Any "no" answer above indicates the system is failing to protect groundwater. Describe verification methods and results: Upgrade requirements: (Minn. Stat. § 115.55) An imminent threat to public health and safety (1TPHS) must be upgraded, replaced, or its use discontinued within ten months of receipt of this notice or within a shorter period if required by local ordinance. If the system is failing to protect ground water, the system must be upgraded, replaced, or its use discontinued within the time required by local ordinance. If an existing system is not failing as defined in law, and has at least two feet of design soil separation, then the system need not be upgraded, repaired, replaced, or its use discontinued, notwithstanding any local ordinance that is more strict. This provision does not apply to systems in shoreland areas, Wellhead Protection Areas, or those used in connection with food, beverage, and lodging establishments as defined in law. https://www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 Use your preferred relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwists4-31b • 1/11/21 Page 4 of 4 WORK SATISFACTORY. PROCEED CORRECT WORK & PROCEED CORRECT WORK, CALL FOR REINSPECTION BEFORE COVERING I CORRECT UNSAFE CONDITION WITHIN — HOURS_ INSPECTORWILL RETURN 1 STOP ORDER POSTED. CALL iNSPECTOR :,: tNSPECTION REQUIRED. CALL TO ARRANGE ACCESS_ PROJECTCOMPLETE ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TEMPORARY — PERMANENT iPHOTOTAKEN I CITATION ISSUED Call for the next inspection 24 hours in advance. (952) 249-4600 While CopyflnzpeCtOr's File Canary CopyfSite Notice DATE TIME CITY OF ORONO CALLED IN INSPECTION NOTjCE SCHEDULED PERMIT NO. ZVN — 010 2? COMPLETED ADDRESS J A (f OWNER --- ------------.-.- --- TEI-EPHONENO. --.— CONTRACTOR r:<2' r2 ��151' �&-W�Pl C-4 - 7 DESCRIPTION ❑ FOOTING (j DEMO -FINAL EJ SEPTIC FINAL ❑ POURED WALL ❑ PLUMBING RI EXCAV,GHADINGiFILLING, ❑ F OUN D AT ION WATERPROOF ❑ PLUMBING FINAL TREE REMCVAL ❑ RADON 'SLAB ❑ MECHANICAL RI C1 SITE INSPECTION ❑ FRAMING ❑ MECHANICAL FINIAL Ej PROGRESS !N'3VLA`rION WOOD BURN L-R.-F IR EPLACF 0 COMPLAINT El PiNAL El WATER HOOK-UP C1 FOLLOW-UP [I A$ BUIL SURVEY El SEWER HOOK-UP Ll HARD COVER REMOVAL Ej DEK10 - SITE El SEPTIC INSTALL C1 FOUND ATIOWITE MOVAL OWN ERICO NTRACTOR TO MEET YOU:— YES— NO COMMENTS: WORK SATISFACTORY. PROCEED CORRECT WORK & PROCEED CORRECT WORK, CALL FOR REINSPECTION BEFORE COVERING I CORRECT UNSAFE CONDITION WITHIN — HOURS_ INSPECTORWILL RETURN 1 STOP ORDER POSTED. CALL iNSPECTOR :,: tNSPECTION REQUIRED. CALL TO ARRANGE ACCESS_ PROJECTCOMPLETE ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TEMPORARY — PERMANENT iPHOTOTAKEN I CITATION ISSUED Call for the next inspection 24 hours in advance. (952) 249-4600 While CopyflnzpeCtOr's File Canary CopyfSite Notice SP TESTING INC. Steven B. Schirmers — 951 Katydid Lane NE— St. Michael, MN 55376 Cert. No 627 — State License #394 — Phone 763-497-3566 — Fax 763-497-5011 www.sRtesting.wastewater@comcast.net— schirmerswastewater.com SOIL BORING PROFILE Clark Winslow 1205 French Creek Dr. Orono, MN Soil borings completed with a bucket auger on 7-23-15 SOIL BORING #1 -- ELEV.97.8 - NO MOTTLED SOIL PRESENT TO A DEPTH OF 78". 0 - 1437 Fill soil brown sandy loam 1433 - 2271 Fill soil pea rock 2233 - 26" Fill soil sandy clay loam 2633 - 3433 Original soil brown sandy loam 10YR 412 3431 - 60" Brown loamy medium sand 10YR 513 6073 - 6633 Brown loamy coarse sand 10YR 513 6671 - 7833 Brown loamy medium sand 10YR 614 SOIL BORING #2 - ELEV.99.0 - MOTTLED SOIL PRESENT AT 63 - NO STANDING WATER PRESENT IN THE BORING. 0 - 1271 Fill soil loam 1271 - 30" Fill soil sandy loam 3033 - 3637 Original soil brown sandy loam 10YR 412 3637 - 5073 Yellowish brown loamy medium sand 10YR 513 5033 - 5873 Yellowish brown loam 10YR 516 58" - 6431 Yellowish brown sandy loam 10YR 516 643' - 7213 Light brown medium to fine sand 10YR 614 7273 - 783' Yellowish brown fine sandy silty loam 10YR 614 - distinct mottles 10YR 618, 10YR 711 SOIL BORING #6 -- ELEV.94.3 - MOTTLED SOIL PRESENT AT 48" - STANDING WATER PRESENT IN THE BORING at 52". 0 - 22" o & medium sand Fill soil loa<bn 22" - 38" Original sdium sand 1 OYR 513 38" - 48" Brown co0YR 513 48" - 52" Brown loasand 10YR 413 - 30" - 34" distinct m 61852" - 56" Brown loasand 10YR 614 - 42" - 60" distinct m618 56" - 72" Brown sandy loam 10YR 614 - 66" - 78" distinct mottles 10YR 618, 10YR 711 SOIL BORING #7 - ELEV. - NO MOTTLED SOIL PRESENT IN THE BORING. 0 - 12" Topsoil dark brown sandy loam 10YR 313 12" - 18" Brown sandy loam 10YR 413 18" - 22" Brown clay loam 10YR 516 22" - 30" Brown loam 10YR 516 30" - 34" Brown clay loam 10YR 614 34" - 42" Brown loamy fine sand 10YR 614 42" - 60" Brown medium sand 10YR +614 60" - 66" Brown coarse sand 1OYR 613 66" - 78" Light brown fine sand 10YR 613